PeriPAN ECHO Series: Suicide Prevention Interventions for Women

Name: PeriPAN ECHO Series: Suicide Prevention Interventions for Women — The Central State
Start: 2025-10-07T12:00:00-0500
End: 2025-10-07T13:00:00-0500

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
12:00 PM 1:00 PM

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Topics Covered

Pregnant and postpartum women deserve comprehensive, trauma-informed care, yet many face challenges in accessing behavioral health and substance use services, particularly in rural and under-resourced areas. In collaboration with Be Well Texas and the Perinatal Psychiatry Access Network (PeriPAN), this Maternal Health ECHO program is designed to equip perinatal healthcare providers with the necessary training, consultation, and support to enhance care delivery. This initiative seeks to bridge knowledge gaps, strengthen provider capacity, and improve maternal health outcomes across Texas. The program will include instruction in screening, interventions, care coordination, trauma-informed care, and other critical maternal health topics.

Who is this ECHO for?

Prescribers (e.g., physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and advanced practice registered nurses)
Obstetricians & Gynecologists (OB/GYNs)
Midwives & Doulas
Psychiatrists & Addiction Medicine Specialists
Behavioral Health Clinicians (e.g., social workers, counselors, psychologists)
Case Managers & Care Navigators
Recovery Support Service Professionals

Learning Objectives

Apply evidence-based screening tools to accurately identify and assess mental health and substance use disorders in pregnant and postpartum women.
Implement evidence-based treatments for mental health and substance use disorders.
Develop skills to improve care coordination and support positive maternal and infant health outcomes.
Understand the co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions associated with maternal substance use and develop strategies for their integrated and concurrent treatment.
Recognize and address unique challenges in care access for women in underserved and rural areas.

Certification & Credits

This activity offers continuing education (CE) credits for a variety of healthcare professionals. CE credits are available for physicians, case workers, psychiatrists, and other eligible participants. Please check with your accrediting body for specific credit details and requirements. We are committed to providing high-quality education to support professional development and improve patient care.